At Wednesfield Tae Kwon Do we welcome all new beginners from any background. Men, women & children can benefit from learning Tae Kwon Do. It will improve your fitness, flexibility and most of all your confidence. The need to learn some form of self defence is becoming increasingly more important in modern life. Tae Kwon Do is arguably the best method of developing confidence into children and at the same time emphasising the importance of respect and discipline.
The Tae Kwon Do Association of Great Britain (T.A.G.B) is the largest martial arts association in Europe. With over 25,000 members in over 450 clubs nationwide we provide you with high-quality tuition, regularly run national competitions, seminars, training camps, added benefits high-profile events, as well as a fun, safe way to get fit and meet people who are as relaxed, dedicated and interesting as you.
The Club trains on Monday & Thursday evenings at:
Boys Gym - Jenny Lee Centre
Lakefield Road
Wednesfield, WV11 3HT
Monday
Thursday
Umpires Course 1 & 2 in September
Please note that there was an error on the events page regarding the venue for the umpires courses that take place in September. The venue is Newbury Racecourse, NOT Willenhall as listed. (taken from www.tagb.biz)
Black Belt Class
The next black belt class at Wednesfield is on Monday 6th September at 8.00pm. 1st kups also welcome.
Pre-Black Belt Classes
Dates for the pre-grading training:
Saturday 18th September, Saturday 25th September & Saturday 2nd October. All black belts must attend at least one session. 1st kups must attend all three.
Next Club Grading
The next colour belt grading at Wednesfield is on Thursday 23rd September 2010 at 6.30pm.
Christmas Party
Friday 10th December at Willenhall Rugby Club, Bognop Road, Essington.
Mr. Neil Garbett, 3rd Degree Black Belt. Qualified Umpire & Referee.
First started training in August 1992 under Master Paul Donnelly at the Wolverhampton Club. He achieved his Black Belt in 1997 under the tuition of Mr. Mike Jones.
His teaching experience began with Mr. Lester Poxon at Walsall where he was the Assistant Instructor for many years, before moving to Wednesfield.
Neil has entered many National & International competitions successfully winning many medals in coloured belt and black belt divisions.
Mr. Mike Jones, 5th Degree Black Belt. Qualified Umpire & Referee.
Mr. Jones began studying Tae Kwon-Do in September 1985, training under Master Paul Donnelly at the Wolverhampton Club.
Over the next three years he competed in and won sparring and pattern titles in all of the major national competitions. These include the British, English, Welsh and Scottish Championships.
He gained his 1st degree black belt in 1989 and after continued success in competition, was picked to represent the T.A.G.B at international level. He also became assistant instructor at Wolverhampton, before opening his first club in 1992.
His main ambitions are to stay fit, keep training and introduce as many people to Tae Kwon-Do as possible.
Amanpreet Dhinsa, Dave Bailey, Jagdeep Singh, & Varinder Dhinsa.
Chris Jinks, Andrew Jinks & Karen Jinks
Steve Nicholson & Matt Povey.
James Thompson, Lewis Machin & Nik Sephton.
Student of the Year 2009
1st Degree. Student of the Year 2008.
1st Degree.
1st Kup.
Student of the Year 2004.
Since the club was founded in September 2003, the following people have achieved their Black Belt:
April 2007 - Amanpreet Dhinsa, Dave Bailey, Jagdeep Singh, Varinder Dhinsa
October 2007 - Chris Jinks, Andrew Jinks, Karen Jinks
April 2008 - Steve Nicholson, Matt Povey
October 2008 - Dave Bolt
April 2009 - Andy Keay, Joe Keay, Steve Drury
October 2009 - Nik Sephton, Lewis Machin, James Thompson
Student of the Year Award
2004 - Dave Coke
2005 - Dave Bolt
2006 - Jaki Tarbuck
2007 - Andy Keay
2008 - James Thompson
2009 - Brandon Nicholls
2010 - ?????
Brandon Nicholls with instructor Mike Jones.
2 x Silver at Lincolnshire Champs 2009.
Bronze at South East Champs 2009.
Gold Medals all round!
North Mids 2009.
North Mids 2008.
North Midlands 2008.
Student of the Year 2008.
August 2010
15th - North Midlands Championships - Derby
30th - Bank Holiday - No Training
September 2010
4th - Umpires Pt. 1 - Newbury (venue change see www.tagb.biz)
5th - Umpires Pt. 2 - Newbury (venue change see www.tagb.biz)
6th - Black Belt Class Wednesfield - 8pm
11th to 12th - World Championships - Telford
18th - Pre-Black Belt Training - Willenhall
23rd - Colour Belt Grading - Wednesfield - 6.30pm
25th - Pre-Black Belt Training - Willenhall
October 2010
2nd - Pre-Black Belt Training - Willenhall
15th to 17th - Black Belt Grading - Bristol
November 2010
8th - Black Belt Class Wednesfield - 8pm
13th - Instructors Course Pt. 2 - Bristol Academy
14th - Instructors Course Pt. 2 - Bristol Academy
28th - British Championships - Telford
December 2010
10th - Christmas Party - Essington
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